PEACEMAKER Reveals Top Contenders for Shanghai CS2 Major Playoffs
The $1.25 million Perfect World Shanghai Major enters its playoff phase with eight top teams competing in a single-elimination bracket, starting December 12. Each match, including the grand final, will be played as a best-of-three series.
Quarterfinal Matchups:
- The MongolZ vs. MOUZ
- Team Liquid vs. Team Spirit
- G2 Esports vs. HEROIC
- Team Vitality vs. FaZe Clan
These matchups represent some of CS2's most elite teams, with each having demonstrated exceptional skill and strategy throughout the tournament. The single-elimination format means teams must perform at their peak, as one loss ends their tournament run.
The winner will not only claim the lion's share of the prize pool but also establish themselves as a dominant force in the still-evolving CS2 competitive landscape, making this playoff stage particularly significant for the participating organizations.
This tournament marks the second CS2 Major ever, adding historical importance to the competition as teams continue to adapt to the new game version and establish their dominance in the evolving competitive scene.